#contemporary-art

#contemporary-art

Naomi Beckwith, the artistic director of documenta 16, has unveiled her creative team for the next edition of the contemporary art exhibition, which will take place in 2027 (12 June-19 September). This marks the first time that the influential show, which is held in the German city of Kassel every five years, will be led by an all-female team. Beckwith, the deputy director and chief curator of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, was announced as the curator of the 16th edition of Documenta in December last year.

The exhibition features a selection of recent paintings and a wall drawing that explore the tension between bodies and their surrounding spaces during uncertain times.

García Sánchez's artistic inspiration stems from childhood memories of feeling bored at the beach, leading to inventive ways to escape boredom during summer days.

Amanda Ba's paintings feature monumental nude figures in uncanny interiors that blend elements of realism and fantasy. They explore desire, sexuality, and other complex themes.

IMMATERIAL 0001 draws inspiration from the incremental skeletons found in traditional boat-building, connecting the past to a vision of the future.

"We kept hope - probably in a sort of irrational way - that we could turn the corner. Turns out, there's no corner," Babin says.

Kissick's concept established an approachable environment for artistic discourse that prioritized social interaction over structured content delivery, creating an inclusive space for spontaneous conversations.

The iconic institution, long recognized as one of the leading spaces for contemporary art by artists of African descent, will debut its brand-new 82,000-square-foot building.

The Georg Kolbe Museum offers a serene refuge featuring a variety of sculptures and the significant 'Dancers' Fountain,' symbolizing elegance and burden within its design.

The Felipe Pantone CDM30 Round Inflatable Pool Lounger merges contemporary street art with poolside comfort, turning any space into a vibrant gallery while providing relaxation.

Davide Bugarin and Angel Cohn Castle, known as Bugarin + Castle, will represent Scotland at the Venice Biennale with a work focusing on complex emotional legacies.

Paco Pomet's rise to international recognition was catalyzed by controversies such as his gallery's expulsion from ARCO, highlighting challenges in the art world.

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye's exhibition, To Improvise A Mountain, invites audiences on a personal journey through art, merging her work with various historical and contemporary artists.

The paintings in Be Your Own Cool are contemplative offerings that nurture the individuality of each subject while evoking a sense of intimacy.

Daniela García Hamilton's hybrid canvases showcase vibrant traditions and immigrant experiences through portraits of family, utilizing colour, pattern, embroidery, and oil painting.

Ashley Holland, the curator and director of curatorial initiatives at Art Bridges, emphasized the importance of Indigenous perspectives in American art collections, stating, "Indigenous perspectives are foundational to any American art collection. We are honoured to continue our deep support of Indigenous art with this acquisition and look forward to sharing these works with audiences around the country through our loan programme."

The Jelly Mirror collection fuses retro aesthetics with contemporary materials, taking cues from whimsical jelly molds of the 1960s to create functional, joyful designs.

Nieves González constructs a visual terrain where the legacies of pictorial memory intersect with contemporary urgency, revealing new anatomies of the present.

Launching another large-scale exhibition is not the focus right now. A step back is necessary to both take a break and reflect on Prospect's legacy.

Motorhane, a century-old power plant in Turkey, has been transformed into a cultural hub to promote contemporary art and enhance cultural access in neglected areas.

DOUBLE CANDLE, a pair of seven-meter-tall bronze forms cast from soft Polyfleece, stands like sentinels above the city. The sculpture's patinated surface and retained fabric folds evoke both domestic softness and monumental gravity - drawing parallels to historical statuary, the Twin Towers, and the rooftop chimneys of the Cité itself.